Brighton and Hove · England
Christmas Party Fish and Chips for Aldrington events
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book a fish and chip van for your Christmas party in Aldrington.
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Depot Christmas treats
- Festive family gatherings
Fresh fish and chips in Aldrington
Christmas party fish and chips in Aldrington, cooked to order
Everything is fried inside the van, so rain and cold don’t stop us. Popular choices include cod and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips, and we are often booked for christmas fairs at schools and christmas customer days.
In Aldrington, festive gatherings tend to be at home or the hall. The van needs a lit spot and a firm surface. Everything is fried fresh at your Christmas party, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Where
- Aldrington (BN3, BN41, BN42)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
How the day works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your Christmas party. Plan your Christmas party in Aldrington around the dark: the light goes at about 3:55pm, so a lit, sheltered spot for the van is essential.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Let us know the serving time
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your Christmas party for your Christmas party in Aldrington? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Aldrington in December: what to know
Aldrington is about 1 mile south-west of Brighton and Hove, in Brighton and Hove. Give us the address of your Christmas party in Aldrington, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We take the van to all 30 towns and villages in Brighton and Hove.
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Portslade station, about 0.6 miles north-west, is the nearest station. A Christmas fair at St Philip's Church is just the kind of event a chip van suits. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Aldrington, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route. The coast is within about 3 miles of Aldrington, and winter sea winds can be bitter.
We take the van to Christmas parties all over the BN3, BN41 and BN42 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your Christmas party is on Wish Road, Saxon Road and Roman Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. For Christmas parties just outside Aldrington, we cover Brighton and Hove (1 mile north-east), Hove (1 mile east), West Blatchington (1 mile north-east), Brunswick (2 miles east) and Prestonville (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Brighton (3 miles east), Carlton Hill (3 miles east), Hanover (3 miles east), Kemptown (3 miles east), Hollingdean (3 miles east) and Whitehawk (4 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Montefiore Hospital (1.7 miles east) and British Engineerium (1.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Aldrington include Shoreham Beach and Thundersbarrow Hill.
- Nearby schools include Hove Park School (0.9 miles north-east) and The Drive Prep School (1.2 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Gather Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
A chip van compared with other options
Takeaway for a whole office arrives late and cold. The van fries on site. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- No surprises in your quote
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Also near Aldrington
Also in Aldrington
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Where the van can park in Aldrington
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Curry sauce
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Why choose Christmas party fish and chips in Aldrington?
Few things beat hot fish and chips in December.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Aldrington, people book us for events such as:
- Lights switch-on events
- Staff Christmas parties
- End-of-year customer events
- New Year parties
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Hove Junior School, suit a chip van.
Questions to ask before you book
- When final numbers are due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How many hours the van serves
- When payment is due
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Keep the queue dry
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Let us know about coeliac disease
- Collect allergies in advance
Send people out in groups.
A charity collection for a local food bank is a nice touch.
Questions from Aldrington
Do you come to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can the van park in Hove Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
Yes, and hot food goes down well in December. Send us the details.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your Christmas party and we’ll send a quote.
Do you do work Christmas parties?
Yes, if there’s a suitable spot for the van and the site allows it.
What time should the van serve at a Christmas party?
Food early on is typically wise. For a lunch, tell us your break time.
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch